Back to School Season

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Words by Lisa Reed McKinney, 2014
Music: tune, HYFRYDOL, by Rowland Prichard, 1830
Lisa McKinney's hymn is an exploration of learning and education as a life-long path to discipleship. What are some of the challenges? How do we overcome them? What is God's role?

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As your family prepares for a new school year, remember those less fortunate. While shopping with your children, buy extra school supplies and backpacks for children whose families are experiencing difficult economic times.

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If Christians are to be a sign of the reign of God in their daily lives and if worship is to be the place that reminds us that we were baptized to show forth the reign of God in daily living, then what a great opportunity most every congregation has to connect worship and the time of the year when students, teachers, and school staff go back to school.

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Bullying goes against the teachings of Jesus Christ, and the General Rules of the Methodist Church. Sadly, today, it is likely that all children experience bullying in one or more ways—as victim, as silent bystander, as victimizer, or as a disciple. This resource list and sample Anti-Bullying policy will support your congregation in supporting and guiding children.